Memoir of the Rev. Pliny Fisk, A.M.: Late Missionary to PalestineAccount of P. Fisk's journeys in Middle East 1819-1825, visiting Smyrna, Chios, Asia Minor, Malta, Egypt, Jerusalem, Beirut. |
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... distinguished for their piety , leave so spotless a name as was left by Mr. Parsons . " * For an account of * See Thirteenth Annual Report of the Board of Missions . his labors , and an exhibition of the winning excellencies iv PREFACE .
... distinguished for their piety , leave so spotless a name as was left by Mr. Parsons . " * For an account of * See Thirteenth Annual Report of the Board of Missions . his labors , and an exhibition of the winning excellencies iv PREFACE .
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... leave to submit to you one remark , which seems to me important , respect- ing the qualifications of a missionary . It is this ; More knowledge of languages should be acquired . I say more knowledge of languages , rather than a ...
... leave to submit to you one remark , which seems to me important , respect- ing the qualifications of a missionary . It is this ; More knowledge of languages should be acquired . I say more knowledge of languages , rather than a ...
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... leave them far behind both in intel- lectual attainments and real usefulness . " - Mr. Fisk received his first degree , in August , 1814. On the following September he commenced the study of Theology under the direction of hist pastor ...
... leave them far behind both in intel- lectual attainments and real usefulness . " - Mr. Fisk received his first degree , in August , 1814. On the following September he commenced the study of Theology under the direction of hist pastor ...
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... leave the impression that he was a man of God . Respecting the fruits of his labors no definite statements can be made . Under his unwearied ministrations numbers were awaked from their sleep of sin , and brought , it is hoped , into ...
... leave the impression that he was a man of God . Respecting the fruits of his labors no definite statements can be made . Under his unwearied ministrations numbers were awaked from their sleep of sin , and brought , it is hoped , into ...
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... subdued - how many sufferings endured ! God is a kind and faithful Father to his children . He will supply their wants , or leave them destitute ; gratify , or disappoint their wishes ; smile , or frown ,. REV . PLINY FISK . 35.
... subdued - how many sufferings endured ! God is a kind and faithful Father to his children . He will supply their wants , or leave them destitute ; gratify , or disappoint their wishes ; smile , or frown ,. REV . PLINY FISK . 35.
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